Plastic-coated steel sheet imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $22.7 million of plastic-coated steel sheet in 2024 (22.3 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.7M | 22.3K t |
| 2023 | $24.4M | 19.8K t |
| 2022 | $42.8M | 19.8K t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 5.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic-coated steel sheet from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Kenya (39%), Tanzania (9%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+623% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.9M | 44% |
| Kenya | $9.0M | 40% |
| Tanzania | $2.1M | 9.3% |
| Uganda | $835K | 3.7% |
| Zambia | $502K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $325K | 1.4% |
| India | $78K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo plastic-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.70): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel sheet imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel sheet to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Kenya (39%) and Tanzania (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 623% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel sheet to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024, an increase of 325%. The peak was 2022 at $42.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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